Healthy Living

US superbug infections rising, but deaths are falling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated about 36,000 Americans died from drug-resistant infections in 2017, down 18 percent from an estimated 44,000 in 2013.

Auburn, Washington hospital says 26 infants, 27 adult patients possibly exposed to tuberculosis

The period of potential exposure was determined to be between April 22 and Sept. 30, 2019.

Model said she didn't know she was pregnant until giving birth in the bathroom

Erin Langmaid said she didn't have any of the typical symptoms and hadn't noticed any weight gain.

Undeclared Viagra ingredient triggers libido-boosting supplement recall

A dietary supplement intended to boost libido in both men and women is being recalled because the product contains an ingredient found in Viagra, a popular erectile dysfunction medication. 

Michigan teen with vape-related illness undergoes double lung transplant

His doctors said that without the transplant, he would have "faced certain death."

Hate vegetables? Genetics may be to blame, study suggests

Despite your mom’s pleas, if you could never develop a taste for certain vegetables – namely broccoli and Brussels sprouts –  your genetics may be to blame, new research suggests. 

Ezzo Sausage Co. recalls pizza toppings over listeria concerns

A Columbus, Ohio-based company is calling back more than 25,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products over concerns they may be contaminated with listeria. 

Seattle Children's shuts down 11 operating rooms over mold concerns

The move comes several months after a mold infestation left at least one person dead and give others sickened.

Man spends 21st birthday in a coma after contracting deadly meningitis infection

He's now pushing for others to get vaccinated in order to avoid the same fate.

Virginia doctor allegedly tied women's tubes, performed other surgeries without consent

A Virginia doctor was arrested Friday for allegedly performing unnecessary surgical procedures on women without their knowledge or consent.